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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.457 (2026)

Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Involvement by, notification of and testimony by person found to have special interest in child; review and modification of finding. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

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NRS 432B.457  Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Involvement by, notification of and testimony by person found to have special interest in child; review and modification of finding. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

      1.  If, upon the initiative of the court or a special master appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.455 or the motion of a party, the court or special master finds that a person has a special interest in a child, the court or special master shall:

      (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is allowed to offer recommendations regarding the plan; and

      (b) Allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine any temporary or permanent placement of the child.

      2.  A finding that a person has a special interest in a child pursuant to subsection 1 may be reviewed or modified at any time by the court or special master.

      3.  For the purposes of this section, a person “has a special interest in a child” if:

      (a) The person is:

             (1) A parent or other relative of the child;

             (2) A foster parent or other provider of substitute care for the child;

             (3) A provider of care for the medical or mental health of the child;

             (4) An educational decision maker appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.462; or

             (5) A teacher or other school official who works directly with the child; and

      (b) The person:

             (1) Has a personal interest in the well-being of the child; or

             (2) Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of the placement of the child.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1344; A 1999, 2038; 2019, 256; 2021, 2238)

      NRS 432B.457  Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Involvement by, notification of and testimony by person found to have special interest in child; review and modification of finding. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

      1.  If, upon the initiative of the court or a special judicial officer appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.455 or the motion of a party, the court or special judicial officer finds that a person has a special interest in a child, the court or special judicial officer shall:

      (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is allowed to offer recommendations regarding the plan; and

      (b) Allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine any temporary or permanent placement of the child.

      2.  A finding that a person has a special interest in a child pursuant to subsection 1 may be reviewed or modified at any time by the court or special judicial officer.

      3.  For the purposes of this section, a person “has a special interest in a child” if:

      (a) The person is:

             (1) A parent or other relative of the child;

             (2) A foster parent or other provider of substitute care for the child;

             (3) A provider of care for the medical or mental health of the child;

             (4) An educational decision maker appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.462; or

             (5) A teacher or other school official who works directly with the child; and

      (b) The person:

             (1) Has a personal interest in the well-being of the child; or

             (2) Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of the placement of the child.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1344; A 1999, 2038; 2019, 256; 2021, 2238; 2025, 2186, effective July 1, 2026)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2006–2025 · leading case: Maria L. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 130 P.3d 657 (Nev. 2006).
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Maria L. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 130 P.3d 657 (Nev. 2006). · cites it 3× “” NRS 432B.457(1) provides that if a per *312 son has a special interest in the child’s placement, the district court shall (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is…”
Washoe Cnty. Dep't of Soc. Servs. v. Kory L.G., 295 P.3d 589 (Nev. 2013). “See NRS 432B.457 (requiring that each parent be notified of any plan for the child’s temporary or permanent placement); NRS 432B.”
Mulkern Vs. Dist. Ct. (clark Cty. Dep't of Fam. Serv.'s), 2018 NV 82 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 4× “Amy sought relief in the district court dependency proceeding, and she and the foster parents were declared persons with a special interest under NRS 432B.457, which entitles them to offer placement recommendations and to testify at the placement hearing.”
Mulkern Vs. Dist. Ct. (clark Cty. Dep't of Fam. Serv.'s), 2018 NV 82 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 4× “Amy sought relief in the district court dependency proceeding, and she and the foster parents were declared persons with a special interest under NRS 432B.457, which entitles them to offer placement recommendations and to testify at the placement hearing.”
Mulkern v. Dist. Ct. (Clark Cty. Dep't of Fam. Serv.'s) (Nev. 2018). · cites it 2× “Amy sought relief in the district court dependency proceeding, and she and the foster parents were declared persons with a special interest under NRS 432B.457, which entitles them to offer placement recommendations and to testify at the placement hearing.”
Mulkern v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of Nev., 429 P.3d 277 (Nev. 2018). · cites it 2× “Amy sought relief in the district court dependency proceeding, and she and the foster parents were declared persons with a special interest under NRS 432B.457, which entitles them to offer placement recommendations and to testify at the placement hearing.”
P. v. Dist. Ct. (Clark Cty. Dep'T Of Fam. Servs.) (Nev. 2022). “NRS 432B.457 (permitting a person of special interest to be notified of plans regarding the child and to testify at placement hearings); see, e.”
Destin v. Dist. Ct. (handwerker-lamaster) (child Custody), 141 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 42 (Nev. 2025). “The court recognized Grandma Ericka as a person who "has a special interest" under NRS 432B.457. The district court held an evidentiary hearing on A.”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.457(1) — 1 case
Maria L. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 130 P.3d 657 (Nev. 2006). “” NRS 432B.457(1) provides that if a per *312 son has a special interest in the child’s placement, the district court shall (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.457(2)(a)(l) — 1 case
Maria L. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 130 P.3d 657 (Nev. 2006). “” NRS 432B.457(1) provides that if a per *312 son has a special interest in the child’s placement, the district court shall (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.457(l)(a) — 1 case
Maria L. v. Eighth Jud. Dist. Court of the State of Nevada, 130 P.3d 657 (Nev. 2006). “” NRS 432B.457(1) provides that if a per *312 son has a special interest in the child’s placement, the district court shall (a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is…”
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